CHARITY ALLOTMENTS TRUST
The allotments, properly called "Keyworth Poors Land", are situated at the junction of Selby Lane and Willow Brook, and their establishment can be traced back two centuries to the Inclosures Award of 1798.
There are five trustees, who are members of the public, plus two additional trustees who are appointed by the Parish Council. The trustees also appoint the Manager who is charged with managing the allotments on a day to day basis. Together they form the Management committee, whose function is to ensure the proper running of the site and to manage and direct the funds from 102 plots and the interest from the capital.
Usually, at Christmas, this income is distributed by the trustees to deserving groups and individuals of the Parish, and the trustees are always pleased to learn of residents who may be considered to be suitable beneficiaries.
Plots, of approximately 150 square yards, are usually available for a reasonable annual rent. There are concessions for senior citizens.
At the present time all the plots are under cultivation and therefore in good condition. We normally have a short waiting list and it is not unusual for several plots to change hands during the course of the year.
For further information please contact the Manager, Tony Axford: telephone 0115 9373277.
Updated 22.1.12